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How tall should dining chairs be?

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How tall should dining chairs be?
Dining chairs should be around 18 inches tall. Since most dining tables are 30 inches high, 18 inch tall dining chairs allow for a comfortable amount of legroom. As a general rule of thumb, there should be around 12 inches between a dining table and a seat.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Karges French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Oval Back Dining Chairs, Eight
By Karges Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of eight French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs By Karges Furniture USA
Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage French Louis XVI Style Oval Cane Back Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Oval Cane Back Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Listing includes 2
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

CENTURY French Country Oval Back Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
, USA. Hardwood with a walnut finish, oval open carved design backs, floral striped pattern fabric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

CENTURY French Country Oval Back Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
, USA. Hardwood with a walnut finish, oval open carved design backs, floral striped pattern fabric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Milo Baughman Cane Dining Chair, Walnut
By Milo Baughman, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Milo Baughman Cane Dining Chair, Walnut The Milo Baughman Oval Cane
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Cane, Wood, Walnut

CENTURY French Country Oval Back Dining Armchairs - Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
, USA. Hardwood with a walnut finish, oval open carved design backs, carved curved arms, floral striped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

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